George R.R. Martin has fans talking again about The Winds of Winter, but this latest update comes with a frustrating catch. The information comes from a reuploaded podcast interview originally recorded in 2022.
Speaking with Game of Owns, Martin revealed that he was close to finishing Tyrion’s chapters, but with so many years having passed since that interview, there’s no telling whether his chapters have actually been completed.
I will say that there’s a lot of Tyrion in this book… I think I’m close to finishing the Tyrion arc in Winds of Winter. I think this chapter, maybe one further chapter, and I won’t be done with the book, but I’ll be done with Tyrion’s rule in this particular book, and then I’ll have to focus on another character.
If you were hoping this would finally be the breakthrough announcement everyone has been waiting for, you may want to lower your expectations.
There’s no release date or indication that the finish line is suddenly within reach. Instead, the interview is another reminder of just how painfully long readers have been waiting for the next A Song of Ice and Fire installment.
GRRM’s Latest Post Hints Why The Winds of Winter Isn’t Done Yet
George R.R. Martin / Credits: Penguin Random House on YouTube
Martin’s new entry on Not A Blog has fans paying attention, as he opened up about his struggles with depression and sadness. His comments offer a rare glimpse into the personal challenges that can make it harder to stay focused and productive.
This year has been… stressful, to say the least. So much has been happening, it’s been overwhelming. Some great things, exciting things. Dreams coming true. But there have been nightmares too. I have lost friends. Battled sadness and depression. The worst may be yet to come. I turned seventy-seven last September, and I tell you, getting old is no fun. But there have been amazing times as well.
He did not directly say that his mental health is why The Winds of Winter is still unfinished, but his recent comments naturally have fans wondering if those struggles have made it harder for him to keep making progress on the book.
And there is another major factor that cannot be ignored: Martin has spent years juggling an enormous number of projects outside the novel. From Game of Thrones spinoffs and adaptations to other creative ventures, his attention has been pulled in countless directions.
For fans who have been waiting since 2011, the situation is becoming increasingly frustrating because every new project seems to push the finish line further away. Martin’s latest post may not be an explanation for the delay, but it offers a sobering reminder that finishing The Winds of Winter is about more than simply finding the time to sit down and write.
What Game of Thrones Project Is GRRM Currently Working On?
George R.R. Martin / Credits: Authors at Google on YouTube
The Hedge Knight / Credits: Jet City Comics
The Winds of Winter / Credits: Bantam Spectra
Martin has another book keeping him busy, at least according to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms showrunner Ira Parker, who spoke with The Hollywood Reporter last July. He confirmed that Martin is currently working on the fourth Tales of Dunk and Egg novella:
Book four, which George is working on, takes place in a very cool location. And five is the last story point of Egg as a boy.
It’s not hard to see why Martin feels more invested in working on the novella. The prequel show’s performance might have reinvigorated his excitement for writing.
At the same time, though, there’s no getting around the obvious concern: every hour spent on the fourth Dunk and Egg story is potentially another hour taken away from The Winds of Winter.
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